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Fujikawa Maru

Weno, Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia

An upright Japanese aircraft transport whose holds contain disassembled aircraft, machinery and wartime cargo beneath extensive coral growth.

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WaterMarine
AccessGuided boat dive
ExperienceAdvanced for exterior touring; trained wreck divers only for penetration
Maximum depthApproximately 15–34 m
Best seasonDived year-round when weather and operator schedules permit; heavy rain and tropical storms can disrupt access.
VisibilityOften 10–30 m inside the lagoon; rain, plankton, depth and disturbed silt can reduce visibility.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
Gas mask and guns on the Fujikawa Maru wreck in Chuuk Lagoon.
Historic artifacts on the exact Fujikawa Maru wreck.David Burdick; derivative crop by Pbsouthwood; via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0Source ↗
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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

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Published reference coordinates7.37600, 151.84000
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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Diver field observation

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Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Aircraft parts in cargo holds, bow and stern guns, engine spaces, artifacts and coral-covered superstructure.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Guided boat dive with a current Chuuk operator. Exterior viewing is the default; penetration requires wreck qualification, redundant lights, disciplined gas planning and local permission.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Overhead spaces, silting, entanglement, sharp metal, depth, unstable structure and possible hazardous wartime material. Never remove artifacts.

At the site

Facilities and support

Boat-based facilities; confirm oxygen, communications, technical gases, chamber status and emergency evacuation plan before diving.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.